2002 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · YY51 DZS
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 09 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 75,227 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,227 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY51 DZS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 75,227 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY51 DZS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (YY51 DZS) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YY51 DZS Mileage History
- 19/06/202372,644 mi
- 19/06/202473,527 mi+883 mi
- 19/06/202473,528 mi+1 mi
- 18/06/202574,404 mi+876 mi
- 25/06/202675,227 mi+823 mi
Average of roughly 856 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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